Suffering so you don't have to!
Metalcatto
Hi there, my depressed people of the internet! I know True kvlt usually doesn’t come out on Fridays, but a) I’m terribly busy living the summer life, and b) I recently joined Groover, and these are the projects that got my attention so far. They’re diverse and don’t exactly match my usual taste, but they definitely raise the quality of this section—not exactly known for its prestige. But hey, what can I do if you guys submit better stuff? Let’s go!
Not every day we get a Kiwi band, and not every day we get one that dares to have lyrics in te reo Māori. As someone who spends life jumping between languages (it comes with my business and colorful family members), Alien Weaponry is a band that walks a thin line between Djent, Heavy Metal, and MeloDeath. Honestly, it’s hard to pin it down, but in Te Rā, it seems clear to me that the band aims to conquer the Metal masses. But does it succeed? Let’s find out!
If we go back to 2021, most of you were locked into your homes, thinking about how many shows were left to watch before the total apocalypse consumed us. However, that wasn’t the only surprise of the year. We got Eternal Blue, an album that put Spiritbox on the map as one of the new ambassador bands (bands that bring newcomers into the genre). Being such a band can deeply divide the Metal world, which is why Tsunami Sea is one of the most anticipated—and dreaded—releases of 2025. I’ll be honest, I enjoyed the debut as much as anyone, but I understood its limitations. So, where does Tsunami Sea stand?
The elitists will say that Jinjer is a mainstream band that takes a bit of Metalcore and Djent and tries to give it a Progressive twist. Personally, I don’t really care what the gatekeepers think. I’d argue that the band takes elements that have been massively successful and blends them with more underground influences, making them a great ambassador band for those ready to explore the harsher side of our community. That said, my expectations for Duél are realistic—I’ll have fun, but I don’t expect anything to completely blow me away. Let’s dive in and see what it’s all about! Worst-case scenario, we end up liking it, and that’s not so bad, right?
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